Description
Delightful cookies with a perfect blend of sweet and tart, featuring fresh cranberries and zesty orange.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- Zest of 2 oranges
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Always use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry cookies, holiday baking, festive treats